Not always. Sometimes the black draws to much attention as it acts like a "black hole" in an otherwise nice room. To ME it can be too much depending on the room.
Had I gone with a wood finish these BL horns would clash with the other wood in this room. Very difficult to
match stains with different wood. Plus anymore wood in this room would be over the top.
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Why would you want to stain the speakers to match the rest of the woodwork? That would be monotonous and monotonous is boring. There is nothing wrong with mixing and matching different species and colors of wood. It keeps things interesting. Here's a shot of my vinyl listening area:
Sapele floors, teak credenza and whitewashed oak speakers. Plus, as an added bonus, a genuine walnut grain vinyl turntable plinth. Someday, I want to redo that plinth with a real wood veneer. I may go with something like birdseye maple. I've always wanted a set of speakers in birdseye maple. The lighter color would be a nice contrast to the sapele floors and teak credenza.
Drop dead gorgeous combo; floor, speakers, turntable, etc. Well done!
Wow..now there's some meters
Why would you want to stain the speakers to match the rest of the woodwork? That would be monotonous and monotonous is boring. There is nothing wrong with mixing and matching different species and colors of wood. It keeps things interesting. Here's a shot of my vinyl listening area:
Sapele floors, teak credenza and whitewashed oak speakers. Plus, as an added bonus, a genuine walnut grain vinyl turntable plinth. Someday, I want to redo that plinth with a real wood veneer. I may go with something like birdseye maple. I've always wanted a set of speakers in birdseye maple. The lighter color would be a nice contrast to the sapele floors and teak credenza.
I regret selling mine off during a big purge a couple of years ago, it was sweet, just as beautiful as yours and the power/volume switch was fully functional.Thanks, and now I have this little beauty to add to the collection:
Why would you want to stain the speakers to match the rest of the woodwork? That would be monotonous and monotonous is boring. There is nothing wrong with mixing and matching different species and colors of wood. It keeps things interesting. Here's a shot of my vinyl listening area:
Sapele floors, teak credenza and whitewashed oak speakers. Plus, as an added bonus, a genuine walnut grain vinyl turntable plinth. Someday, I want to redo that plinth with a real wood veneer. I may go with something like birdseye maple. I've always wanted a set of speakers in birdseye maple. The lighter color would be a nice contrast to the sapele floors and teak credenza.
The Stax should be done by Christmas. I keep them covered for dust buildup prevention, but once (finally) moved, I'll have real spots to display them, and will have acrylic cases made to display and keep dust off. And yes, they will have lighting in them.The M510 is indeed a stunner, but I'd take the Stax DMA-X2s. Hell, I think I'd purchase fiber optic museum lighting and keep them uncovered.
I'd love to hear that system.The Stax should be done by Christmas. I keep the covered for dust buildup prevention, but once (finally) moved, I'll have real spots to display them, and will have acrylic cases made to display and keep dust off. And yes, they will have lighting in them.
The Stax amps strike an industrial/art balance not often seen.